Atlantirivulus simplicis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Atlantirivulus simplicis faces severe threats from habitat degradation in its restricted Atlantic Forest range. Urban expansion and agricultural conversion have fragmented the small freshwater systems this killifish depends on, while water pollution from agricultural runoff and domestic waste further compromises water quality in remaining habitats. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes.
Habitat
This killifish inhabits small freshwater streams and pools within the Atlantic Forest biome of southeastern Brazil. It typically occurs in shallow, slow-moving waters with dense aquatic vegetation and soft substrates.
Other threatened species in RIVULIDAE
Threatened in Guam
Frequently asked questions
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